Wednesday, 1 April 2026

Author: Osman Razali

Rep visits frail centenarian at hospital

SARATOK: Seliman Bandang, who was once recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records (MBoR) as the oldest man in the country in 2021, is now frail and bedridden at Saratok Hospital. According to Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri, who visited the 113-year and five-month-old elderly figure, Seliman has been in the

Saratok Open tug of war competition offers prize pool of RM7,500

SARATOK: The Kalaka Service Centre, in partnership with the Saratok Fire and Rescue Station (BBP), will organise the Saratok Open tug of war competition, vying for the prestigious Mohamad Duri Cup. The competition comes with an enticing total prize pool of RM7,500.Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri revealed that the competition is

RM400k allocated for completion of Surau Darul Muafiqin

SARATOK: The final stages of the Surau Darul Muafiqin’s construction in Taman Seroja Indah are underway, with an allocation of RM400,000 to support its completion.“I am pleased to report that I had the opportunity to assess the construction’s progress today, and it is physically near completion.“The surau management committee is

Youth encouraged to embrace entrepreneurship

SARATOK: The youth are being urged to actively explore business opportunities, either through direct involvement or part-time engagement. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri highlighted that many young individuals have achieved success in the business world, serving as inspiration for others. He noted that, on average, these youth are willing to seize

Sarawak, Putrajaya enhance development cooperation

DEBAK: Sarawak will strengthen its cooperation with the federal government from time to time to secure more funds for development in the state. Deputy Minister of Women, Family, and Community Development, Mohammad Razi Sitam, said that the Unity Government is not just a coalition of political parties but also a

Deputy Minister backs e-Kasih refinement

DEBAK: Sarawak needs a more concrete system for categorising and registering the income of its population, especially when it involves e-Kasih. Deputy Minister of Women, Children, and Community Welfare Development, Mohammad Razi Sitam, said that the existing e-Kasih system can be questioned. In this regard, he believed that when Premier

Mohamad: Don’t take bullying at school lightly

SARATOK: School and parents need to be stricter in dealing with the issue of bullying at school and other disciplinary cases. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said each party has a role to play, not just leave the matter to one. On the part of the parents, they should tell children

Sarawak mourns ex-Ranger Ujang Ijau

BETONG: Sarawak is saddened by the loss of Ujang Ijau, a former member of the Sarawak Rangers, who passed away at his home near Rumah Panjang Radin Wilson in Penebak Ulu Layar on Sunday. His fourth child, Gulang Ujang, confirmed that Ujang had kidney disease and would have turned 96

Sarawak Medical Club’s volleyball contest fosters camaraderie

BETONG: In a bid to enhance camaraderie among medical professionals, the Sarawak Medical Club Branch (KPSC) in Betong recently held an inter-unit volleyball competition. The event, held at the indoor court of SJKC Chung Hua Betong, was coordinated by the Ministry of Health Malaysia’s (KKM) KOSPEN WOW National Fitness Programme.

Upgrading of drainage system to develop agriculture sector

SARATOK: The priority is to upgrade and rearrange the sluice gates and drainage system in three villages is in tandem with the focus to develop the potential of the agricultural sector in order to improve the socio-economy. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said the initiative is a high-impact project that will